Person Hit by Vehicle Along I-84 in Jerome County

UPDATE, 3:30 p.m.: Idaho State Police have identified the person killed after being struck by a vehicle this morning on Interstate 84. The incident happened near milepost 176.

Nampa resident Lyndon Buffington, 33, was traveling eastbound on I-84 when he stopped on the median shoulder and exited the vehicle. He started walking in the lane of traffic, according to ISP, and was struck by a passing vehicle. Lyndon died of his injuries at the scene.

Police are still searching for the vehicle that struck him.

Original story
JEROME, Idaho (KLIX) Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on Interstate 84 in Jerome County Tuesday morning.

Information from ISP says the fatal crash was in the eastbound lane between the two Twin Falls exits at around 6:30 a.m. Police will release more information as it becomes available.